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Are You Ready to Take Some Space From Your Overbearing Mom?

8/30/2016

 
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In my last post, I wrote about signs that you are feeling suffocated or overwhelmed by your mom. Now let's talk about how to start taking some space.

Re-evaluate the relationship

 
Every person's history, culture, present circumstances, and needs are unique, so if you desire a change in your relationship with your mom, the first place to start is reflect upon and journal about what YOU need.

​Begin to envision what a better relationship with your mother would look like, even if you're not yet sure how to achieve it. Here are some things you can do:
  • Make a list of what you like and what you dislike about the relationship 
  • Make a list of any conversation topics you want to steer away from with her 
  • Make a list of activies you dislike engaging in with your mom
  • Think about the type and frequency of contact you want with her
  • Ask trusted friends about their relationships with their moms
  • Read a book about healthy boundaries or individuation...​

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Mom Won't Leave You Alone?

8/7/2016

 
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In my last post, I talked about the problem some folks experience of feeling burdened or overwhelmed by their mother's demands. For some, even admitting they feel this way can bring up confusion and guilt. Often, this is because the person was "trained" in a sense to be oriented to meeting their's mother's needs - sometimes from a very young age.

​Here are some signs that your mother is asking too much of you:

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Is Your Mom Too Dependent on You?

8/1/2016

 
Mom calls too much
If you are contemplating this question, there’s a good chance your mom does lean on you too heavily!

​Idealistic notions of Mothers abound in our culture. It’s wonderful when a mother and

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    Maysie Tift is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Master Hypnotist with offices in San Rafael, CA and San Francisco, CA.

Maysie Tift provides psychotherapy services in both San Francisco and Marin (San Rafael). She specializes in methods for moderating alcohol and other substances; treating depression and anxiety disorders; Brainspotting; mindfulness; parent-child enmeshment; adult survivors of emotional neglect (CEN); Narcissistic Abuse; and quit smoking via hypnosis.
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